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July 2024 Poll

Starting in July, CRA will provide legal warnings to recover more than $9 billion of overpaid pandemic recovery benefits like CERB. Do you think that is fair?
Yes: 115 votes
83.33%
No: 23 votes
16.67%
 

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Life Purpose

"There is learning in every experience. Change your attitude about your presumed outcome and simply ask yourself, what did I learn from this experience?"   — Debbie Donsky, educator and principal in York Region

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“Head in the Sand” Costly Approach to U.S.-Canada Tax Issues

Many Canadians have properties in the U.S. and regularly spend time there. Unfortunately, many of them also tend to take an “ostrich” approach to the related tax issues. That can be very expensive in the long run. If you are a tax or financial advisor serving snowbirds or other clients with U.S. assets, it is imperative to take a proactive approach to protect their wealth from the tax consequences in multiple jurisdictions.

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Extend Your Expertise and Grow Your Business Preparing T3 Returns

Income earned by an estate during any tax year must be reported as a T3 return. Knowledge Bureau’s new T3 Basic Tax Preparation course will help students learn who should file a T3 return, as well as when and how best to file it. The course also introduces the types of trusts that may be created in Canada and how each of them is taxed.

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In November, Kelowna will be the spot to mingle with financial services excellence

Have you marked your calendar yet to attend the fourteenth Annual Distinguished Advisor Conference (DAC)? With the Canadian dollar being so low, there never has been a better time to jet off to British Columbia than now. And that’s especially important when you’re looking to stretch your professional development budget.

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People in the News

Add value to your career with the MFA-Business Services Specialist designation, like Johnson Obayuwana from Regina, SK.

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